Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Shizuoka.
Hagoromo Foods
Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka tuna giant (maker of シーチキン) whose small いわしで健康 (iwashi for health) line of pouches and cans is pure EPA/DHA functional positioning at the budget end.
At a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Shizuoka |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Company | Major processor (tuna-led: Sea Chicken / シーチキン) |
| Price | $ — budget |
| Species | Sardinops melanostictus (Japanese sardine / ma-iwashi) — very likely the species |
Notable facts
- Iwashi is marginal in its lineup versus its tuna empire; the いわしで健康 branding is pure EPA/DHA functional positioning.
- The いわしで健康 series is mostly 90g pouches rather than cans, plus a 100g mizuni can sold via retail malls.
Products
いわしで健康 煮付け 90g (pouch)
Sweet soy simmer (nitsuke) Sardinops melanostictus
いわしで健康 しょうが煮 90g (pouch)
Ginger simmer (shōga-ni) Sardinops melanostictus
いわしで健康 しょうゆ味 90g (pouch)
Soy sauce Sardinops melanostictus
いわしで健康 水煮 100g (can)
Water/brine (mizuni) Sardinops melanostictus
Sources
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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